Start your Engines! What to do this weekend at Monterey Car Week

For any automotive enthusiast, this weekend is the highlight of the summer. Monterey car week is in full swing with exotics, antiques and one-offs flooding into the picturesque towns of Carmel-By-the-Sea and Monterey. Whether it be galas held in a hanger or multi-million dollar auctions, Haute Living is going to give you the quick run down of what to do and where to go. Be forewarned, proper luxury hotel accommodations have been sold out for weeks but take a drive down to check out the action for a day.

Dine in DeVine – 5:30-6:30 Cocktail hour and car viewing 6:30 Dinner in the Chai
Location: Chateau Julien Wine Estate 8940 Carmel Valley Road Carmel, CA
Why: With a mix of memorable cars on display and some of the best wines flowing, it’s sure to be a fantastic evening.

The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering – 10:00 am – 4:00 pm TICKETS ARE SOLD OUT!
Location: 8000 Valley Greens Drive, Carmel CA 93923
Why: Considered the hardest ticket to get in town, these tickets retail at $450 and are sold out instantly. Most people gain admission from being on previous year’s guest list.

Tour d’LeMons – 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Location: Laguna Grande Park 1249 Canyon Del Rey Blvd. Seaside, CA
Why: In contrast to most events during famed “Monterey Classic Car Week,” the tour is free and will include catered lunch, various awards and much more for participants. Also the cars…are lemons!

Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance – 9AM-5PM
Location: Pebble Beach Golf Course
Why: THE Grand-daddy of the entire weekend. Everyone goes to this event. General Admission Tickets, which include parking, shuttle service, and program, are $200 in advance or $250 on day of show. Club d’Elegance Tickets, which include VIP patron badge, VIP parking and shuttle service, a full breakfast, an elegant buffet luncheon, a signed poster and other commemorative gifts, are $600